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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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FWIS 184 001 (CRN: 16254)
THE SCIENCE OF SCICOMM
Long Title: THE SCIENCE OF SCICOMM: HOW SCIENCE COMMUNICATION SHAPES OUR PERCEPTIONS OF DISCOVERY
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Monette, Callan
Meeting: 2:00PM - 3:15PM MW (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: First Year Writing
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 16
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 11:58AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Science is viewed as objective, but our perceptions of science are shaped by the language we use to describe it. This course explores the rhetoric of science communication, examining the challenges of simplifying complex ideas for broad audiences. Using audience-centered design, students will practice communicating scientific ideas across diverse genres.